PUTRAJAYA: Protocol breaches by officers on duty at the Serdang Drug Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) led to 47 clients testing positive for methamphetamine, the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) revealed today.

In a statement, the EAIC said an investigation was conducted under subsection 27(4) of the EAIC Act 2009 following complaints.

"The investigation found breaches of instructions regarding the prohibition of bringing prohibited substances into Puspen by officers while on duty," the statement said.

The commission has referred its findings to the National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) Disciplinary Authority with a recommendation for action under Regulation 38 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993.

"The officers in question were found to have disobeyed orders or behaved in a manner that can reasonably be interpreted as disobedience, as provided under Regulation 4(2)(i) of the same regulations," the statement added.

The EAIC also decided that a police report should be filed regarding the incident.

To prevent a recurrence, the commission recommended several improvements, including amendments to the Director-General's Standing Orders and specialised training for investigating officers.

It also called for revisions to Key Work Targets to ensure "flushing" processes are conducted more frequently and recommended stricter supervision to prevent prohibited substances from entering the facility.

SUMBER : New Straits Times